Couple at DLH; enjoying drinks
  • On Aug 6, 2025
    Erin from OR Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    Why would both the Palm Breeze Bar and Trader Sam’s at the Disneyland hotel both have a slash-line across the day (October 5) for them both saying entirely closed, not just out of available reservations for the day?

    Hello, Erin,

    It sounds like you are talking about dining at some of my favorite places. My family and I love the relaxed vibes of the pool area of our favorite Disney hotel: the original Disneyland Hotel. Palm Breeze Bar and Trader Sam's Enchanted Tiki Bar offer some of the best dining experiences around.

    If I understand correctly, you are using the Disneyland mobile app to check on the availability of restaurants at the Disneyland Resort. That's a great way to look ahead to find the most magical opportunities available at the resort. At the moment, it looks like the app shows that both Palm Breeze Bar and Trader Sam's are scheduled to be open on October 5th. So I'm guessing their status has been updated since you first submitted your question here at planDisney.

    Normally, reservations may be made up to 60 days in advance for available times at select restaurants of the Disneyland Resort. Sometimes, I've noticed unexpected situations like what you described appear in either the app or on the Disneyland website. That could be in the form of reservations appearing to be entirely available when one would have expected at least some to appear. Or, like you reported, it could be an indication of operating hours not showing as anticipated. In my experience, these infrequent anomalies tend to appear during somewhat substantial transitions in seasons or around times of increased attendance due to big events. When this happens, the situation usually resolves itself after a day or so. It can be a surprising observation when you simply want to proceed with booking plans for an upcoming visit to The Happiest Place on Earth. I'm at least glad to see that Cast Members are diligently working their magic behind the scenes to get things back in their expected order.

    If you plan to visit Trader Sam's or the Palm Breeze Bar during your trip to the Disneyland Resort, you are in for a treat. On my last visit to Trader Sam's, I really enjoyed the Pupu Platter. It includes so many delicious things to try. At Palm Breeze Bar, my family always orders the Charcuterie Pizza. It's so full of flavor and is quite filling for us.

    I hope you have an amazing time at the Disneyland Resort, Erin. Please let us know how things go for you. Or if you have any more questions before you arrive, please don't hesitate to visit us again here at planDisney.

    Have a magical vacation, Erin!
    ~Tony

thumbnail image for Tony

Meet the Panelist: Tony, Utah

Coming to you from the Beehive State, I’m a Disney-loving dad and husband, buzzing with excitement to share advice and tips for making your Disneyland Resort vacation as magical as possible! I’m excited to help you discover the storytelling magic of the “Happiest Place on Earth!” Learn More About Tony

Didn't find what you were looking for? Click the Ask a Question button to open the Ask a Question dialogue box. If you are not logged in a dialogue box will appear to signin in order to ask a question.

To submit your question, please log in now if you have not already done so.

Ask a QuestionOpens the Ask a Question dialog box.
x

Update Browser

For a better experience browsing this website, please download an updated version of Internet Explorer.


Or you can continue browsing without updating.